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What color is B397BA?

The RGB color code for color number #B397BA is RGB(179, 151, 186). In the RGB color model, #B397BA has a red value of 179, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 186. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.8% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 288° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation, and 66.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B397BA has a hue of 288° (degrees), 18.8 % saturation and 72.9 % brightness/value.



Color B397BA is cool or warm?

Color B397BA is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #B397BA? (For interior and product design)

B397BA has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#B397BA

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of #B397BA with dark and light Color




Is #B397BA Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color B397BA meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #B397BA color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 151, 186)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
186 (72.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.76%
Magenta
18.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
27.06%

HSL

HSL(288deg, 20.2 %, 66.1 %)

Hue
288°
Saturation
20.23 %.
Lightness
66.08 %.

RYB

RYB(45, 51, 69)
Red
45 (17.5%)
Yellow
51 (20.0%)
Blue
69 (27.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
288°
Saturation
18.82 %.
Brightness / Value
72.94 %.

HWB

H: 288°

W: 59.22 %

B: 27.06 %

XYZ

X : 38.52

Y : 35.26

Z : 51.23

YXY

Y1 : 35.26

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 40.78%

Y : 27.06%


LRV

~ 35.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.9P 6.4/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 65.95

A : 16.77

B : -14.26

CIE-Lch

L : 65.95

C : 22.01

H : 319.63

CIE-Luv

L : 65.95

U : 13.56

V : -24.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.38

A : 11.87

B : -9.58






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #B397BA


Here are the colors similar to B397BA. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#AB92B3
Glossy Grape
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#B39EB5
Pastel Purple
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#C8A2C8
Lilac
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#AE98AA
Lilac Luster
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B397BA.


#B59DBB
PANTONE 2078 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BA9CC5
PANTONE 522 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B896C3
PANTONE 2453 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#AF90A8
PANTONE 4081 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B397BA.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B397BA.






Paint color for Hex #B397BA


Here are the paint colors similar to B397BA. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color B397BA similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B397BA to Benjamin Moore


#B498BD
Hydrangea (1390)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#BB95AE
Caribbean Sunset (1377)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#AB97C8
Mighty Aphrodite (1397)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color B397BA similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B397BA to Valspar


#B499BF
Izzy's Mittens (V038-4)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#C49BBF
La La Love (1003-3C)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B99ECD
Purple Gala (4002-10A)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#A18CB0
Gleeful Joy (1001-3C)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color B397BA similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B397BA to Dunn-Edwards


#BB9ECA
Purple Prophet (DE 5983)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#AB9BBC
Purple Springs (DE 5955)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B19BB0
Veiled Violet (DE 5976)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#A798C2
Ode to Purple (DE 5962)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color B397BA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B397BA to Behr


#BA97B1
Cherished (M110-4)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C4A1CB
Lover'S Knot (P100-4)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#A58EA9
Aged To Perfection (M100-4)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#B7A1CE
Flower Girl (P570-3)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color B397BA similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #B397BA to Sherwin Williams


#B3A1C6
Berry Frappé (SW 9068)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C2A4C2
Novel Lilac (SW 6836)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#A18AB7
Kismet (SW 6830)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#A785A7
Baroness (SW 6837)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color B397BA similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B397BA to PPG Paints


#B08AAE
Heather Glen (PPG17-08)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BF91B2
Mauve Magic (PPG1180-5)
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#A387AC
Violet Eclipse (PPG1176-5)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#AF8EA5
Palisade Orchid (PPG1178-5)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#B397BA color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



B397BA
Glossy Grape*

9EBA97
Laurel Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #B397BA?

Color that best contrast with #B397BA is #9EBA97, color name is Laurel Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #B397BA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #B397BA is #9EBA97, color name is Laurel Green*.





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